Part-Time Human Resources Advisor (Melbourne)

About the project The Western Program Alliance (WPA) is delivering some of Victoria’s most transformative infrastructure programs, improving rail safety, capacity, and connectivity. Now in its eighth year, WPA brings together leading organisations including the Level Crossing Removal Project, Arup, Mott MacDonald, MTM and V/Line. You will join a collaborative alliance with a diverse workforce and a high-trust, high-impact culture. About the role We are looking for a proactive and capable HR Advisor to provide practical, high-quality HR support across the project. You will be part of an experienced HR team, with autonomy to manage your responsibilities effectively. This is a genuinely adaptable part-time role (24 hours per week) , giving you the autonomy to design your schedule around your lifestyle; whether that is full days, school hours, or shorter days across the week. Key responsibilities
- Provide HR advisory support across employee relations and performance.
- Partner with leaders to deliver practical, compliant HR solutions.
- Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
- Coach managers through performance and complex people matters.
- Contribute to workforce planning, reporting, and HR initiatives. What will you bring?
- 2-3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
- Knowledge of Australian employment legislation.
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or a related discipline.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Nice to have: experience in construction, infrastructure, or project environments. What’s in it for you?
- True flexibility to structure your 24-hour work week .
- Footscray location with excellent public transport access.
- Collaborative and supportive HR team environment.
- Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects . About Us McConnell Dowell
- Creative Construction Our purpose isProviding a Better Life.We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Why join us? The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow. McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We’re big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things. Join us So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now! We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks. This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvlhk